The Met Office has issued yellow weather warning for rain, with heavy downpours expected.
Forecasters expect persistent rain throughout Tuesday, January 9, with 15-25mm of rainfall and up to 35mm on high grounds. The wet weather will be accompanied by increasingly gusty winds, with flooding likely throughout. Travel will become difficult, with spray flooding on roads and disruption to bus and rail services as downpours continue.
West Lothian will be impacted by the warning, with also experiencing heavy showers throughout the morning, afternoon and into the early evening. Temperatures remain mild, with highs of 11C across the city and lows of 6C.
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When is the Met Office yellow weather warning for rain in place?
The Met Office yellow weather warning for rain will be in place from 8.30am to 7pm on Tuesday, January 9.
What to expect
Spray flooding in likely on the roads, making conditions difficult and increasing journey times.
Bus and train services are likely to be affected, with journeys also taking longer. Travellers are urged to check for any issues with services or timings before setting off.
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible as heavy downpours continue after a prolonger period of wet weather.
Local areas impacted
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- West Lothian
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